Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
SportsPortugal's full squad heads to Mexico City for the first international match at the renovated Azteca Stadium, kicking off their North American warm-up tour ahead of June's World Cup.
Sports · PoliticsPortugal boosts Olympic funding 30% with €30M for LA 2028. How the investment in sports affects taxpayers, local programs, and Portugal's global profile.
SportsPortugal's under-21 squad battles Azerbaijan and Scotland this week to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 European Championship. Watch Estoril match on March 31.
SportsItalian tactician Francesco Farioli has FC Porto 7 points clear in Portugal's I Liga title race. Backed by president André Villas-Boas, he thrives where Italy overlooked him.
Sports · National NewsUEFA hits Benfica with €73,000 in fines for racist behavior during Champions League match vs Real Madrid. 500-seat stadium closure suspended for 12 months.
SportsBernardo Silva postpones Benfica return citing salary demands and competitive level. Man City star's €10M wages beyond Portuguese clubs' reach. Full details.
Sports · National NewsPortuguese referee João Pinheiro will officiate the Ukraine vs Sweden World Cup 2026 playoff on March 26. Benfica's Trubin and Sudakov feature for Ukraine.
Sports · EconomyFIFA faces EU antitrust complaint over World Cup 2026 ticket prices exceeding €3,600. Portuguese supporters could pay €5,800+ to follow their team. Dynamic pricing under investigation.
SportsPortuguese manager Daniel Ramos transforms Henan FC from relegation zone to cup finalists, earning Chinese Super League coach of year honors in a dramatic turnaround season.